The German preparation Iberogast has a vegetable origin and contains nothing but herbal and root extracts, as well as ethanol. The drug has a strong antimicrobial effect, relaxes the smooth muscles of the intestine and normalizes the composition of its microflora. Structural analogues of Iberogast have not been established to date, but there are several drugs with a similar effect.
What is remarkable about the medicine Iberogast?
The composition of the Iberogast is exceptionally natural, it includes a specially selected complex of extracts of the following medicinal plants:
- Iberians are bitter;
- the root of Diagel;
- flowers of chamomile;
- herbs celandine;
- cumin fruit;
- mint leaves;
- foliage leaves;
- fruits of milk thistle;
- the root of licorice.
As an additional substance is a 31% aqueous solution of ethanol.
This combination of components makes the drug unique and allows you to use it without fear to treat adults and children. Contraindications are only allergic reactions to alcohol and some plants in the composition.
At the same time, the scope of application is very wide - Iberogast is equally good at pancreatitis and other liver diseases, with stomach and pancreatic problems, as well as intestinal disorders. Each of the plants is responsible for a specific function of the digestive tract and affects only the necessary site. Here is a short list of useful properties of the drug Iberogast:
- decreased sensitivity of the intestinal mucosa and stomach;
- relaxation of smooth muscles of the intestine;
- improvement of stomach reflux;
- healing effect on ulcers and wounds;
- oppression of pathogenic bacteria, including the Helicobacter pylori species;
- elimination of bloating;
- elimination of flatulence ;
- softening of acidity of gastric juice;
- relief of heartburn;
- withdrawal of spasms;
- normalization of microflora.
If you use the drug on a regular basis, you can cure the stomach and duodenum ulcers, heal the liver and gallbladder, and forget forever what constipation is. Not surprisingly, when the question arises, what to replace Iberghast, even an experienced doctor will find it difficult to answer. Most likely, a complex of medicines will be appointed, each of which will reimburse one of the functions of the Iberogast.
Possible analogs of Iberghast
Tablets that replace Iberghast have not yet been invented, but there are quite a few medical devices that cope with those or other tasks of the drug. Here is the list of the most universal of them:
- Smecta;
- Hilak Forte ;
- Almagel;
- Rennie;
- Allochol;
- Pikolaks;
- Bifidumbacterin.
These are mainly drugs that soften the acidity of gastric juice and regulate liver function. Also, many of them have an enveloping effect, which allows to remove inflammation and moderate pain. Some of these drugs have antimicrobial effects. The advantage of such complex means is that they have few contraindications, since the active substances are used in low concentration.
If you have one serious problem, it is better to choose a remedy,
- Mikrazim is effective in pancreatitis and pancreatic insufficiency. This drug regulates digestive disorders of various kinds associated with liver function.
- Acipol is used to control intestinal infections and a viral origin. The medicine regulates the motor function of the digestive organs.
- Laminin refers to dietary supplements and has a general strengthening effect on the body and the digestive tract.
- The symbiologist struggles with a dysbacteriosis and its or his unpleasant displays.
- Gastrofitol is effective for dyspepsia and reflux disease.
- Sanzim increases the enzymatic activity of the body.